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“Paranormal Properties is a great, family-friendly Young Adult novel about a boy who can talk to ghosts. Equal parts Scooby-Doo, CSI and the Hardy Boys, you will enjoy getting to know Jake, Frank and Tank as much as I did. Now, if only ‘Paranormal Properties’ was a real show I could watch on TV every week…”
~ Rusty Fischer, author of Zombies Don’t Cry
Paranormal Properties
A debut novel for young adults by Tracy Lane.
First word of this review is WOW.
Beyond expectation, and I believe a "star has been born." Seriously, this author knows how to "turn a phrase" and her
content is so fresh and unexpected. She does what I wish all writers would do. She takes her time telling the stories
and touches every scene and event with little embellishments that make you realize she "is there" and thus "you are with
her."
One cannot escape the fact that this young adult novel captures the imagination of this seasoned author and I read it in
one sitting with a ridiculous grin on my face. I was surprised by the "far out concept" of the life this family lives
and how she could make you accept its reality. Young Jake, a home schooled teen, and his parents who are caught up in
proving that ghosts exist, comprise the family. Jake is the die hard skeptic but lovingly assists and supports his parents.
They have given up gainful employment to follow their dream of capturing ghosts on their small time, independent film
program, hoping to make the "big time" by eventually capturing a real glimpse of the ghosts and being swept into stardom.
Meanwhile, Jake is their son and also their "go to guy". He is kept busy setting up the shoots, and living the life of a
gypsy with their frequent moves to the locations all over the country that have "ghosts" advertised.
The character of Tank is so engaging and endearing and that's all I am going to say about that; you have to read this book
to learn the inevitable life lessons of a teenage duo that will touch your heart. These roles are so well written you
actually "know" these two people and realize you have "met them somewhere" in your lifetime.
As for the ghost, I would have to say he is certainly the "Ghost with the Most" and I personally could relate to his
character. I related even more so to the character's predicament, and felt relief that the book will undoubtedly be
followed with a sequel and a series. This is one that readers will want to follow, for as strange as it may sound, knowing
it is a "ghost book" and supernatural by definition, I must say the people are so real and the lives so "familiar" it is
like you are reading a book of real people and events. Very entertaining people and events.
I have every confidence that Tracy Lane is up to advancing this series, and that the characters will only become more
endearing, more engaging, and more entertaining. I wish her the best and congratulate her on a job well done.
Joyce Godwin Grubbs
Author from the Grassroots
Greyhound Lady Walking Series
http://www.joycegodwingrubbs.webs.com/
“Paranormal Properties is a great, family-friendly Young Adult novel about a boy who can talk to ghosts. Equal parts Scooby-Doo, CSI and the Hardy Boys, you will enjoy getting to know Jake, Frank and Tank as much as I did. Now, if only ‘Paranormal Properties’ was a real show I could watch on TV every week…”
~ Rusty Fischer, author of Zombies Don’t Cry
Paranormal Properties
A debut novel for young adults by Tracy Lane.
First word of this review is WOW.
Beyond expectation, and I believe a "star has been born." Seriously, this author knows how to "turn a phrase" and her
content is so fresh and unexpected. She does what I wish all writers would do. She takes her time telling the stories
and touches every scene and event with little embellishments that make you realize she "is there" and thus "you are with
her."
One cannot escape the fact that this young adult novel captures the imagination of this seasoned author and I read it in
one sitting with a ridiculous grin on my face. I was surprised by the "far out concept" of the life this family lives
and how she could make you accept its reality. Young Jake, a home schooled teen, and his parents who are caught up in
proving that ghosts exist, comprise the family. Jake is the die hard skeptic but lovingly assists and supports his parents.
They have given up gainful employment to follow their dream of capturing ghosts on their small time, independent film
program, hoping to make the "big time" by eventually capturing a real glimpse of the ghosts and being swept into stardom.
Meanwhile, Jake is their son and also their "go to guy". He is kept busy setting up the shoots, and living the life of a
gypsy with their frequent moves to the locations all over the country that have "ghosts" advertised.
The character of Tank is so engaging and endearing and that's all I am going to say about that; you have to read this book
to learn the inevitable life lessons of a teenage duo that will touch your heart. These roles are so well written you
actually "know" these two people and realize you have "met them somewhere" in your lifetime.
As for the ghost, I would have to say he is certainly the "Ghost with the Most" and I personally could relate to his
character. I related even more so to the character's predicament, and felt relief that the book will undoubtedly be
followed with a sequel and a series. This is one that readers will want to follow, for as strange as it may sound, knowing
it is a "ghost book" and supernatural by definition, I must say the people are so real and the lives so "familiar" it is
like you are reading a book of real people and events. Very entertaining people and events.
I have every confidence that Tracy Lane is up to advancing this series, and that the characters will only become more
endearing, more engaging, and more entertaining. I wish her the best and congratulate her on a job well done.
Joyce Godwin Grubbs
Author from the Grassroots
Greyhound Lady Walking Series
http://www.joycegodwingrubbs.webs.com/